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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,737
Posted By tjcin1
Thanks, I just left the dealer to pick up my...

Thanks, I just left the dealer to pick up my registration and they have my old X5 on the lot. She's all cleaned up and it looks great. Smeone is going to get an awesome ride.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2011, 04:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,737
Posted By tjcin1
Thanks everybody. I will post some pictures this...

Thanks everybody. I will post some pictures this weekend when I get a chance. One of the impressive things so far is the fuel(can't say gas anymore)mileage. I drove it from NJ to Delaware this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,737
Posted By tjcin1
Yes, brand new.

Yes, brand new.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,737
Posted By tjcin1
Traded In the X5 for a 335D

With 90000 miles on the odometer, I traded in my 06 X5 Saturday. It was a great ownership experience. I owned it for 3 years and I put around 50000 virtually trouble free miles on it. Brakes, oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2009, 07:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,225
Posted By tjcin1
I drove the X5 for about 60miles with the wife in...

I drove the X5 for about 60miles with the wife in the passenger seat and no noise. So it was off to the dealer to find the cause of the noise and to repair a broken headrest. The dealer could not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2009, 08:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,225
Posted By tjcin1
Thanks for the ideas. We are taking it for a long...

Thanks for the ideas. We are taking it for a long trip today and I will have an opportunity to drive it and hear the noise. I will look at all the things you guys suggest and no the windshield has...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2009, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,225
Posted By tjcin1
High Pitched Whine at 65MPH Plus

I have an 06 X5 with a 3.0l and the wife tells me it has developed a whine at 65+MPH. She says it sounds like it is coming from the heater vents. It doesn't seem to matter what position the heater...
Forum: Detailing Forum 11-22-2009, 08:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,886
Posted By tjcin1
Although BMW did respond to the issue, and gave a...

Although BMW did respond to the issue, and gave a solution for correction, what do you recommend to put on that trim once it is free of spots? I just polished those trim pieces and boy do they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,979
Posted By tjcin1
Would the lights indicate a sevice at 60,000...

Would the lights indicate a sevice at 60,000 miles even if the oil wasn't due? Just curious.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-21-2009, 07:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,979
Posted By tjcin1
Coincidentally, the oil needed to be changed...

Coincidentally, the oil needed to be changed about 1000 miles ago, so I did that when the lights indicated it. Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2009, 06:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,979
Posted By tjcin1
Thanks for the info. The weather is supposed to...

Thanks for the info. The weather is supposed to be nice here this weekend, I guess I'll check off as many of those items as I can.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2009, 09:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,979
Posted By tjcin1
60,000 Miles What Service Do You Recommend

I have an 06 X5 3.0 and the car has been flawless. I've read the manual, but what do you guys recommend? It's in great shape and I want to keep it that way. Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2009, 06:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,046
Posted By tjcin1
Just a thought, if your spare is new, have it...

Just a thought, if your spare is new, have it mounted on one of your rims. Then buy one new tire and have your good used tire become your spare. I know that doesn't answer your original question...
Forum: Detailing Forum 09-29-2009, 06:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 884
Posted By tjcin1
Results With a Waxer

I have a Craftsman waxer/polisher. I know it's not comparable to the Porter Cable. Can I still get good results with it even though it spins slowly? Should I use hand polishes instead of machine...
Forum: Detailing Forum 09-29-2009, 04:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 904
Posted By tjcin1
Is there any specific area of the X that this wax...

Is there any specific area of the X that this wax is especially good for? I already have it on my shelf in the garage. I have used it on the clear plastic glass on my boat enclosure and it does...
Forum: Detailing Forum 09-29-2009, 04:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,244
Posted By tjcin1
I have never smoked and can really smell...

I have never smoked and can really smell cigarettes. After some serious thought, I decided to pass on the vehicle. It's amazing to me that people who smoke don't realize how nasty and disgusting...
Forum: Detailing Forum 09-20-2009, 07:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,244
Posted By tjcin1
Getting Rid of Cigarette Smell

I am looking at a used X5 and the owner is a smoker. Man does it smell in there. Any suggestions on how to get rid of that odor permanently? I am willing to invest the time to make it go away if I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2008, 04:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,367
Posted By tjcin1
Bump

Bump
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2008, 08:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,367
Posted By tjcin1
Bump

Bump
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2008, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,367
Posted By tjcin1
Help with OBD Codes

I just had my 06 X5 in to the dealer for a fuel guage level problem. The guage would only go to 3/4 even when the tank is full. They replaced the sensors and the pump. Less than 50 miles from the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2008, 10:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,839
Posted By tjcin1
Thanks for the info. I already use top tier gas,...

Thanks for the info. I already use top tier gas, Texaco mostly, I'll try Shell more often. I just cringe at the thought of bringing it in to a dealer even if it is a covered problem. Tim C
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2008, 08:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,839
Posted By tjcin1
Question Fuel Guage Reading 3/4 When Full

I've done a search on this topic and most everyone has a guage that only reads 1/4. I decide to take my 06 CPO on it's first road trip and I encounter my first issue. Once the fuel level reaches...
Forum: The Lounge 12-21-2007, 07:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,813
Posted By tjcin1
I know this a serious post, but if I may, I'd...

I know this a serious post, but if I may, I'd like to add a little humor.

Three men pass away and appear at St.Peter's gate to await their fate. St Peter asks the first man why he deserves to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2007, 05:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,350
Posted By tjcin1
No thanks, I just bought an 06 CPO X5 from BMW of...

No thanks, I just bought an 06 CPO X5 from BMW of AC. This is my first BMW and I'm very impressed. Good luck selling yours. Tim
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 12-12-2007, 05:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 930
Posted By tjcin1
Thanks for the input. I'll try it tonight and...

Thanks for the input. I'll try it tonight and let you know if it works.
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